Drums from West Africa. Bright "slap" tones and deep
bass. Lg. (>12" head)-$220 and up. Call for availability
and prices, usually many drums to choose from.
Prices and sizes can vary with every shipment I receive so
please check before ordering.
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Goat skin on a clay frame with "sticks" driven between
for tautness. These drums are played with a stick for an unusually
bright, loud tone. The skin can be stretched with a finger while
playing for a "talking drum" effect. Sounds great on
it's own or really stands out when played along with larger drums.
Sakara drum (1"x9") -$20 out
of stock; Atele drum (1"x7")-$15; Omole drum
(1"x5")-$11
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Made from gourd or calabash loosely covered with beads; when
tapped or shaken it produces a loud, rattly sound. Can hear over
many drums.
All out of stock!
Available in xlg.(~12"dia.)-$40; lg. (~9"dia.)-$20;
med.(~7"dia.)-$14; sm.(~5"dia.)-$10.
Prices and sizes can vary with every shipment I receive so
please check before ordering.
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Made from the naturally hard Ekasa nut shell, makes a soft
yet sharp and distinct "giggling" sound while shaking.
May be shaken or strapped to the waist. The sound is similar in
level but lower in pitch to a sekere and carries well with drums.
Nylon wrapped handle,4"dia.-$10, slightly bigger size-$12
, with wood handle-$12
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A little mellower sound than the hand rattle, but still carries
over drums.
May be worn on the ankle or wrist -$7.
Double length ankle rattle for double wrapping or small waists
-$13
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Louder than the anklet, and very popular in African dance and
with belly dancers.
Double row of Ekasa Nuts: $20
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Due to my supplier's going out of business,
my stock of African instruments is very limited currently. I hope
to find a new supplier soon.
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